Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 17/976,231

Information Acquisition, Filtering and Analyzing System and Method

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 28, 2022

Examiner

AHMED, MAHABUB S

Art Unit

2434

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Chanalytics Io LLC

OA Round

3 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+7.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 290 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

AHMED, MAHABUB S View full profile →

Grants 86% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

248 granted / 290 resolved

+27.5% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+7.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

309

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

§103

83.5%

+43.5% vs TC avg

§102

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

§112

4.3%

-35.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 290 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 28, 2022

Application Filed

Feb 06, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Aug 06, 2025

Response Filed

Sep 11, 2025

Final Rejection mailed

Mar 11, 2026

Request for Continued Examination

Mar 19, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Mar 31, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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17/990,963

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3y 5m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

18/473,355

Patent 12615272

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2y 7m to grant Granted Apr 28, 2026

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Patent 12591864

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3y 5m to grant Granted Mar 31, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+7.8%)

2y 4m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

High

PTA Risk

Based on 290 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.